Honor Mission
Anthony D. Falanga, Veteran
USA – Vietnam
Suffolk, Virginia – 09-18-19
Suffolk, Virginia – 09-18-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The Patriot Guard has been graciously requested by the family and friends of SSG Anthony Dominic Falanga to stand in silent honor for his service to our Country. Mr. Falanga served with honor for 22 years in the Army. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran with the Purple Heart, Army Occupation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ Palm Unit Citation, Vietnam Civil Action Citation, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Upon retirement Mr. Falanga pursued a brief career as a paralegal doing work mostly pro-bono for families. He loved Frank Sinatra, was an active member of VFW Post #170 and a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge #30. He loved music, family, and life. He was a proud Italian and his favorite pastime was performing.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 09-18-19
Staging Time: 11 am
Parr Funeral Home
3515 Robs Drive
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Ride Captain:
Mike “Handlebar” Nugent
xdvr1@verizon.net
757-327-8281
Asst: William “AtSix” Johnson, (757) 642-0747
RiCE – Open
Special Instructions:
• Brief: 11:20
• KSU: 1:15
• We will form a flag line and provide honors to receive the family, friends and guests, before the service and grave side.
• Anticipate this mission to last 4 hours from start to finish.
Escort Protocol: Bikes with Large flags, Bikes with small flags, Bikes with no flags. Please ensure all flags are rigged for highway speeds. Rigs will be checked prior to the escort. Checking flags does not constitute approval of your mount.
Each rider is responsible for their flag mount.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Mike Nugent
Position: Virginia Ride Captain
Position: Virginia Ride Captain
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7 Comments To "Anthony D. Falanga"
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On September 15, 2019 @ 2:01 pm
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of this Hero. May He Rest in Peace.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL
#2 Comment By Wayne Anderson On September 15, 2019 @ 2:41 pm
Per favore, accetta le sincere condoglianze della mia famiglia per la scomparsa di Anthony. Possano i ricordi del tuo amato condividerti con te ora e nei giorni a venire.
Con sincera simpatia
Wayne Anderson
Assistant State Captain
Hampton Roads District 5
Virginia Patriot Guard
#3 Comment By xdvr On September 15, 2019 @ 3:24 pm
My condolences for the family and friends of this American Hero.
RIP – Warrior – Brother
Mike “Handlebar” Nugent
USN – Ret
D5 RC
#4 Comment By Cavemunk On September 15, 2019 @ 6:11 pm
Grazie per il vostro servizio e si può riposare in pace.
#5 Comment By cavemunk On September 16, 2019 @ 11:23 am
Thank you for your service and may you Rest In Peace.
#6 Comment By Michael Jaffe On September 16, 2019 @ 11:28 am
My deepest condolences to the Falanga family. Thank you for your service to our country.
#7 Comment By Chet Strait On September 18, 2019 @ 9:29 am
Condolences and best wishes to this hero’s family and friends.
Chet Strait, Cdr USN(ret.)
Va. PGR